Jeffrey Lee Chafin (Chafin vs. Chafin)
How does Mr. Chafin’s life illustrate the intersection of family and public life?
Sgt. First Class Jeffrey Lee Chafin is an American citizen and member of the U.S. military who had fought overseas for his country. When this military man fell in love with Lynne Hales Chafin, married, and had a child (Eris) he had no idea that he would be in an international spotlight in four short years. This spotlight was not because of his military achievement but because of a divorce and ultimately the legal custody of his child with his wife, a British citizen. Suddenly personal details of his marriage, its failure (abuse perpetrated by his wife and a subsequent personal protection order), and his divorce are released …show more content…
Chafin’s legal fees. The donations were tax deductible and made out to ‘Operation Eris’. There were multiple news stories over several national and international outlets. The family’s personal business was out there for everyone to see and read about. The parents made that decision for Eris and she had no choice in the matter. All of this information along with her pictures and videos are there for her to see when she gets older.
Why did I choose Mr. Chafin?
It was the only legal case offered and I have an interest and a passion for anything in the legal field. In addition, the case was fascinating. I couldn’t help but think about the child in all of this. It is difficult enough being a child of divorce when both of your parents are from the same state or even country. I can’t imagine what it is like for her, and now her non-custodial father. He obviously cares about her or he wouldn’t have taken the case all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. I wonder though what happened within the marriage that it was so short term. Was it the amount of time the military took Mr. Chafin away or was it the difficulty being married to someone in a rigid …show more content…
Elaborated Code Condensed code promotes the institution. It is positionally based which means the person in authority makes the rules for the person who is not in authority. Elaborated code relies more on the ideas and feelings of the individual and not the rigidity of institution. Both of these concepts of communication are important and should be utilized for success in any society or relationship.
I think these modes of relating may be very applicable within this marriage. As I mentioned before, I’m curious about the short length of the marriage and the difficulty being married to a member of such a rigid institution as the military. While my husband was not in the military, he has been in law enforcement for many years and there are many similarities. While my husband does not, others who spend many hours in a structured environment may have difficulty with light conversation, with having fun, or with an unhappy child. They may be too authoritarian or unjust in their treatment of their spouse or child(ren). Their values may be too embedded within the condensed code. And that rigidity does not make a good
How does Mr. Chafin’s life illustrate the intersection of family and public life?
Sgt. First Class Jeffrey Lee Chafin is an American citizen and member of the U.S. military who had fought overseas for his country. When this military man fell in love with Lynne Hales Chafin, married, and had a child (Eris) he had no idea that he would be in an international spotlight in four short years. This spotlight was not because of his military achievement but because of a divorce and ultimately the legal custody of his child with his wife, a British citizen. Suddenly personal details of his marriage, its failure (abuse perpetrated by his wife and a subsequent personal protection order), and his divorce are released …show more content…
Chafin’s legal fees. The donations were tax deductible and made out to ‘Operation Eris’. There were multiple news stories over several national and international outlets. The family’s personal business was out there for everyone to see and read about. The parents made that decision for Eris and she had no choice in the matter. All of this information along with her pictures and videos are there for her to see when she gets older.
Why did I choose Mr. Chafin?
It was the only legal case offered and I have an interest and a passion for anything in the legal field. In addition, the case was fascinating. I couldn’t help but think about the child in all of this. It is difficult enough being a child of divorce when both of your parents are from the same state or even country. I can’t imagine what it is like for her, and now her non-custodial father. He obviously cares about her or he wouldn’t have taken the case all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. I wonder though what happened within the marriage that it was so short term. Was it the amount of time the military took Mr. Chafin away or was it the difficulty being married to someone in a rigid …show more content…
Elaborated Code Condensed code promotes the institution. It is positionally based which means the person in authority makes the rules for the person who is not in authority. Elaborated code relies more on the ideas and feelings of the individual and not the rigidity of institution. Both of these concepts of communication are important and should be utilized for success in any society or relationship.
I think these modes of relating may be very applicable within this marriage. As I mentioned before, I’m curious about the short length of the marriage and the difficulty being married to a member of such a rigid institution as the military. While my husband was not in the military, he has been in law enforcement for many years and there are many similarities. While my husband does not, others who spend many hours in a structured environment may have difficulty with light conversation, with having fun, or with an unhappy child. They may be too authoritarian or unjust in their treatment of their spouse or child(ren). Their values may be too embedded within the condensed code. And that rigidity does not make a good